Man suffers burns in fire at marijuana grow residence

A house fire in McKinleyville today left one man with major burns this afternoon and revealed an apparent marijuana grow operation.

Emergency crews responded to the report of a house fire with a victim possibly trapped inside around 1:40 p.m. on the 1200 block of Landis Court. Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Kevin Miller said when emergency crews arrived the 30-year-old male victim and his dog -- the only occupants -- were outside of the house.

The victim was transported to Mad River Community Hospital for what appeared to be major burns on his arms and legs, according to Arcata Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Sean Campbell. Campbell said he expected the victim would be flown out of the area for treatment.

"He did get significant burns," Campbell said.

While fire crews were extinguishing the fire an apparent marijuana grow was discovered, according to Miller. He said the sheriff's office is in the process of obtaining a search warrant to search the rest of the property.

A Times-Standard reporter on scene said marijuana plants are visible through a hole cut through the garage door.

The fire was mainly contained to the upstairs, Miller said.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to officials, and a damage estimate has not been released.